Man United head coach Ruben Amorim has a selection dilemma but it is a problem he will appreciate.
With the exception of Altay Bayindir replacing Andre Onana in goal, Ruben Amorim must be feeling tempted to name an unchanged team for Sunday's FA Cup third round clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
However, the former Sporting Lisbon chief's refusal to alter his back-three was a rarity. After Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Martinez had started the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United six days earlier, they kept their places, marking only the second occasion United had started with the same defence in successive games since Amorim's appointment.
Yoro was drafted in from Lille last summer in a deal that could eventually be worth £58.9million. Real Madrid were actively pursuing the Frenchman's signature, too, making his addition to the squad something of a coup for United. Yoro is increasingly likely to become United's first-choice right-sided centre-back in years to come, with his speed and ability to defend big spaces making him a suitable fit for one of the wide centre-back roles. But he currently finds himself locked in a battle with De Ligt for the right-sided centre-back position.
Having three high profile centre-backs to choose from is a selection headache Amorim will welcome. Any coach will gladly accept strength in depth and quality in reserve.
Manchester United FC Erik Ten Hag Matthijs De Ligt Leny Yoro Harry Maguire
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Amorim could achieve unwanted Man United record even Ten Hag avoided vs Man CityThe pundits have offered their predictions ahead of the Manchester Derby
Read more »
Amorim will need a different plan to repeat Man City trick with Man UnitedMan Utd travel to the Etihad on Sunday and they take on a Manchester City team reeling from a poor run of form that included a defeat to a team coached by Ruben Amorim.
Read more »
Ruben Amorim’s three-man Man United transfer shortlist revealedThe inside track on the football stories that matter
Read more »
Amad sends cryptic plea to Man United and Ruben Amorim ahead of Man City derbyManchester United have been enjoying Amad's incredible form since Erik ten Hag's departure at the end of October
Read more »
Ruben Amorim hints at Man United template for Man City clashIt's derby day on Sunday and Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim is preparing for his first taste of the fixture against Manchester City.
Read more »
What Man United boss Ruben Amorim did before Man City clash speaks volumesManchester United take on Manchester City on Sunday but Ruben Amorim found the time to observe an academy game
Read more »